USS Saginaw (LST-1188) - Fate

Fate

Saginaw was sold to Australia for use as a transport, and was renamed HMAS Kanimbla (L 51). The ship is now too rusty to be seaworthy, and is likely to be scrapped. http://www.smh.com.au/national/neglect-of-amphibious-fleet-triggers-defence-inquiry-20110215-1av7r.html

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